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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Pramac to create charging unit using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries

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Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Pramac , a global leader in the energy sector, to develop a portable zero-emission energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries. Pramac directly reuses up to 85% of the vehicle battery supplied by Jaguar Land Rover within the storage unit, including modules and wiring.

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Land Rover sets electric SUV architecture, Jaguar electric GT

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Wednesday announced an $18.7 billion investment over five years that will fund the first electric Land Rover and Jaguar's long-awaited second EV. JLR confirmed in a press release that it will begin taking orders for an all-electric Range Rover model later this year.

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Jaguar Land Rover is reviving this SUV as an EV model to rival BYD

Electrek

Jaguar Land Rover is reviving the Freelander as an electric SUV to compete with BYD in the world’s largest EV market. The Freelander EV is part of JLR’s plans to revamp the brand as the industry shifts to electric.

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BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe

Electrek

Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. BYD claims one can float on water for a full 30 minutes.

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Land Rover to add mini Defender Sport electric SUV to its lineup

Electrek

A new mini Land Rover electric SUV is reportedly due out and could go by the name “Defender Sport.” more… The post Land Rover to add mini Defender Sport electric SUV to its lineup appeared first on Electrek. Despite its compact size, the new EV will carry the brand’s iconic rugged, open-road mentality.

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Land Rover's New Defender Octa is Bonkers in Almost Every Way Possible

The Truth About Cars

That’s the approach Land Rover is taking with the new Defender Octa, which offers tremendous power and performance driving modes that make it an over-the-top special edition. We’re talking about a speedy SUV here, but the Octa is still quite capable off-road. inch broader stance than the standard SUV. Images: Land Rover.

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Land Rover Opens Waitlist for the Upcoming Range Rover Electric

The Truth About Cars

Land Rover has done some funky things with its product catalog recently, splitting each main vehicle line into its own “brand.” The Range Rover Electric is coming soon, and the automaker recently opened the wait list for its gas-free flagship SUV. Image: Land Rover] Become a& TTAC insider.